10 UAE desert adventures - in pictures
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Hatta is Platinum Heritage conservation guide Karel Claassen's favourite place for off-roading. Photo: Platinum Heritage -
March or April is a great time to visit Hatta, where there are numerous hiking trails, says Claassen. Photo: Platinum Heritage -
Gabriel Gutsa, recreation manager of The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, says fat biking is a great way to explore the desert and dunes. Photo: The Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert -
For Anshar Hamza, tour guide and managing director of Desert Rose Tourism, nothing is more spectacular than a sunset camel ride. Photo: Desert Rose Tourism -
Platinum Heritage runs hot air balloon flights with Balloon Adventures until the end of May. Photo: Balloon Adventures -
Enjoy the UAE desert from above on a hot air balloon. Photo: Balloon Adventures Dubai -
Hamza loves dune bashing in Al Khatim Desert. Photo: Desert Rose Tourism -
Dune bashing is one of the UAE's most popular pasttimes. Photo: Desert Rose Tourism -
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert hosts guided nature walks. Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert -
Get up close with indigenous creates on a nature walk. Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert -
Kayaking at the Hatta Dam is a popular activity at this time of year. Photo: Platinum Heritage -
Love Lake in Al Qudra is a great place to relax at and enjoy desert vistas. Photo: Platinum Heritage -
Hamza recommends sandboarding at Al Khatib Desert. Photo: Desert Rose Tourism -
Try stargazing in Al Wadi Desert or Sharjah's Mleiha Archaeological Centre. Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert
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